All-woman SWAT team ready to fight terrorists in Delhi
New Delhi, Aug 10 : The Delhi Police on Friday inducted an all-woman Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, consisting of 36 commandos -- the first-ever by any police force in India -- for anti-terrorist operations.
Presiding over the induction ceremony, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh expressed happiness that the Delhi Police has raised an all-woman SWAT team and mentioned that "they will be deployed during the upcoming Independence Day celebrations".
The elite women commandos, hailing from the north-eastern states, will be deployed at strategic locations for securing the Independence Day celebrations.
"The 36 women SWAT commandos have undergone rigorous 15-month training which includes basic, commando and advanced honing of skills under the tutelage of NSG (National Security Guard) trainers. The Delhi Police has raised the commandos for anti-terrorism duty under the Special Cell unit of the force," Rajnath Singh said.
On the occasion, the Minister asked the Delhi Police to play a lead role as being the police of the national capital and advised the force to become a role model for other states and union territories' police.
"The practices adopted by Delhi Police should be among the best practices of police," he said.
Rajnath Singh also stressed upon the perceptional change of the Delhi Police, directing senior officers to go on patrolling with juniors on some occasions and motivate them to adopt a public-friendly approach while taking part in their policing activities.
On Friday, he also inaugurated the building of the offices of Deputy Commissioner of Police (South-West district), Delhi Cantt Police Station and Delhi Police residential complex and said that "construction of new complexes strengthen the basic infrastructure of the department which will lead to new energy in the personnel towards their duty, finally benefiting the citizens".
He said that the society has a lot of expectations from the Delhi Police and to meet these expectations, it needs modern working place and good working environment.
For the purpose, the Minister said the government has increased the fund allocation to Delhi Police from Rs 6,378.18 crore in 2017-18 to Rs 7,426.98 crore in 2018-19, an increase of 15 per cent.
He said the government has also sanctioned procurement of Facial Recognition System for the Crime Unit and 2,700 hand-held devices with SIM card for equipping constables with e-beatbook.
The senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader also said that a proposal to recruit 12,000 additional personnel in the Delhi Police is under consideration, but added that the approval has been given to recruit 3,139 police personnel.
Besides, the government created 4,227 posts in the year 2016 and another 3,139 posts this year while separating the crime investigation from the law and order functions with an aim to improve the conviction rate, he said.
Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik and other senior officers were present on the occasion.
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Mangaluru: City Top cop issues guidelines for new year celebrations
Mangaluru: Mangaluru Police Commissioner Anupam Aggarwal has issued guidelines in public interest for New Year Celebrations within the Mangaluru City Police commissionerate.
The guidelines are as follows:
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"All hotels, restaurants, clubs, resorts and other establishments planning to organize New Year celebrations must obtain prior permission from the Mangaluru City Police Commissioner's Office. Applications must be submitted by 5 pm on December 23," the statement
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The New Year program must be completed by 12 midnight. The program cannot be continued after that. New Year festivities without prior permission will not be allowed. Legal action will be taken against those who violate these rules. Organizers must strictly follow the rules as per the licenses and permissions obtained from the relevant departments.
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If any COVID-19 or other health related government instructions are implemented, the organizers must strictly follow them.
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Written permission from the Excise Department must be obtained for the sale and distribution of alcohol.
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Smoking and drinking alcohol are strictly prohibited in public places, bus stands, parks, stadiums, railway stations and other public areas.
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Legal action will be take cause disturbance in public places.
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Prior permission should be obtained for using sound recording systems, loud speakers. The sound level should comply with the Noise Pollution Rules 2000 and the directions of the Supreme Court. DJ is strictly prohibited.
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The organizers should take additional measures to prevent any mishap. Individual parking arrangements should be made.
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The managers of hotels, clubs or special events where New Year celebrations are held should not serve alcohol to individuals below the age of 18. Minors should not be allowed to enter such events unless accompanied by their parents.
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Obscene dances, semi-nude performances, gambling and other obscene activities are strictly prohibited.
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Special task forces will be deployed to prevent harassment, violence or obscene activities against women in the name of festivals.
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Disturbing caused to residences, hotels, hostels or compounds is also prohibited during this time.
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Smoking, drinking, or indecent behavior in public spaces such as parks, bus stands, and railway stations is banned. Strict action will be taken against those disturbing public peace, engaging in harassment, or performing obscene acts.
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A rapid task force comprising traffic police and experts has been formed to keep a watch on those who drive after drinking alcohol. This task force will be operational in all areas of Mangaluru city. Appropriate legal action will be taken against those who drive in an inebriated state.
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Spontaneous activities, wheeling, drag racing, speeding and loud noise-producing activities are strictly prohibited. Special teams will be deployed to prevent these incidents.
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Consumption of alcohol, obscene acts, other obscene displays in other public places or on the seashore are strictly prohibited.
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Burning of fireworks in a manner that disturbs the peace of the public on the pretext of New Year celebrations is prohibited.
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Organizers should coordinate necessary fire-fighting equipment, emergency medical vehicles and other security measures.
All these guidelines have been issued in the interest of public safety and law and order, the Commissioner said in a statement.
